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EPFL spin-off Kandou Bus brings in 56 million dollars

Published:23.09.19 — In its latest funding round, Kandou Bus has raised 56 million dollars – mainly from Swiss investors. The proceeds will allow the specialist in high-speed, low-power connectivity to market a new component needed for the development of USB-C plugs that are compatible with the recently approved USB4 specification.

Daylight levels affect our thermal perception

Published:23.09.19 — A pioneering study carried out at EPFL shows that the amount of daylight in a room can influence our thermal comfort and how well we tolerate heat or cold. The findings could be used to improve existing building standards and decrease energy consumption. 

EPFL develops solution for detecting deepfakes

Published:20.09.19 — Deepfakes – or fake videos produced to look real through the use of artificial intelligence – pose a growing challenge. That’s why an EPFL research group has been teaming up with the Swiss startup Quantum Integrity to develop a deepfake detection solution over the past two years. The team has been awarded an Innosuisse grant starting on 1 October, with deployment as early as next year.

Construction challenges in Bangladesh at a time of climate change

Published:19.09.19 — Archizoom is bringing “Faraway So Close” to Switzerland. This thought-provoking exhibition explores Bangladesh through the architectural universes of the URBANA practice and architect Kashef Chowdhury. After a preview on 23 September 2019, the show will be open to the public between 24 September and 7 December within the Archizoom space in EPFL’s SG building. 

The path of breast-to-brain cancer metastasis

Published:18.09.19 — Scientists at EPFL’s Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research have discovered a signaling pathway that breast tumors exploit to metastasize to the brain. The work is published in Nature.

2019 survey shows green transportation is on the rise at EPFL

Published:17.09.19 — As classes get under way, our latest mobility survey revealed that over 80% of respondents use public transportation or other clean ways of getting to campus.

Huge Success for the 2019 Open House

Published:15.09.19 — The EPFL campus was full of fun this weekend during the Open House organised for the School's 50th anniversary. Nearly 40,000 visitors were on site over the weekend.